Karmactive Staff
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that Nuna Baby Essentials is recalling 608,786 Rava child car seats manufactured between July 16, 2016, and October 25, 2023, due to a defective harness adjuster button.
“Debris may enter the front harness adjuster and cause the mechanism to fail, resulting in a loose harness,” stated NHTSA in their official recall notice. A malfunctioning harness poses serious safety risks during vehicle crashes, potentially compromising child passenger protection.
The recall affects multiple product models including CS-50, CS05101, CS05103, CS05104, CS05105, CS05106, CS05107, CS05109, CS05110, CS05111, CS05114, and CS05115.
Safety Investigation and Response
The NHTSA investigation was initiated after receiving complaints about the harness adjuster mechanism. The investigation revealed that debris accumulation in the front harness adjuster could prevent proper tightening of the restraint system.
In response to these findings, Nuna will provide affected customers with a free remedy kit containing a new seat pad and cleaning materials to maintain proper harness adjuster function.
Regular maintenance and inspection of car seat components remain essential for child safety. Parents must ensure proper harness function before each use.
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Consumer Action Required
Parents and caregivers should:
- Check their Rava car seat’s manufacture date and model number
- Contact Nuna customer service at 1-855-686-2891 or email [email protected] for the remedy kit
- Continue using the current car seat while awaiting the kit, but ensure regular cleaning of the harness adjuster
The NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline (1-888-327-4236) remains available for additional questions or concerns.
Industry Impact
This recall of over 600,000 car seats requires immediate attention from owners. The manufacturer has committed to addressing the safety concern by providing remedy kits to all affected customers. The company has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification.For complete recall information and updates, visit NHTSA’s official website.
